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Post by markwisniowski on Feb 13, 2017 3:52:37 GMT
Wasn't careful and installed the T Nuts on the wrong side of the bed. I tried prying one out but it just started to lift the MDF. I'm not sure if MillRightCNC has replacement beds available. Any ideas on how to salvage this? Attachments:
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Post by Derek the Admin on Feb 13, 2017 4:24:33 GMT
We do have replacements but I'd rather not have to do that because you'd be in the 35 bucks range after shipping. Before we cross that bridge I would do a little surgery if I were you. Flip the bed over and put something like a punch down the hole that is just about that hole size... something that isn't small enough to strike the threads. Then, leaving a space underneath for the nut to fall out, strike that punch with a hammer. That way it is knocking more or less straight out instead of prying. It will still leave it a little messed up but you can probably sand it back flat. I can't promise it won't butcher it, but that's what I would try over trying to pry it with a flat head or something like that.
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Post by markwisniowski on Feb 13, 2017 4:57:06 GMT
We do have replacements but I'd rather not have to do that because you'd be in the 35 bucks range after shipping. Before we cross that bridge I would do a little surgery if I were you. Flip the bed over and put something like a punch down the hole that is just about that hole size... something that isn't small enough to strike the threads. Then, leaving a space underneath for the nut to fall out, strike that punch with a hammer. That way it is knocking more or less straight out instead of prying. It will still leave it a little messed up but you can probably sand it back flat. I can't promise it won't butcher it, but that's what I would try over trying to pry it with a flat head or something like that. Thanks for the tip! I'll try that first this week and hopefully not destroy the finish on the other side, wish me luck  |
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Post by Derek the Admin on Feb 13, 2017 5:10:45 GMT
Good luck! I bet you will end up with something workable.
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Post by aforww on Feb 13, 2017 16:38:09 GMT
Thread one of the bolts in from the bottom,smack with mallet. Done.
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Post by markwisniowski on Feb 14, 2017 4:26:24 GMT
Thread one of the bolts in from the bottom,smack with mallet. Done. Smack on the bolt treaded into the T Nuts worked great, but dang it looks ugly now. I'll probably place a 1/4" MDF waste board on top of the bed anchored down on all four corners. Attachment DeletedAnyone have a drill diagram for all the holes on the bed?  |
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Post by aforww on Feb 14, 2017 4:35:20 GMT
Thread one of the bolts in from the bottom,smack with mallet. Done. Smack on the bolt treaded into the T Nuts worked great, but dang it looks ugly now. I'll probably place a 1/4" MDF waste board on top of the bed anchored down on all four corners. View AttachmentAnyone have a drill diagram for all the holes on the bed? Lol man, I would not have expected it to pull that much paint away. You should be using a spoil board anyway so no loss. As for bolt holes, I covered this somewhere else in the forums. I taped paper together laid it and taped it on the bed and using a pencil, rubbed the edges of the holes. Works perfect. |
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Post by markwisniowski on Feb 15, 2017 5:11:11 GMT
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Post by Derek the Admin on Feb 15, 2017 5:17:16 GMT
Nice recovery. That's what being a maker is all about... making it happen.
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Post by bobbatt on Mar 8, 2017 1:04:58 GMT
Whew, I'm glad this post was here. I was wondering which side the T nuts go in when I saw this post. I was actually right but this made me feel better. I was even going to post a photo and ask if this was the correct side. Well back to the build
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Post by Derek the Admin on Mar 8, 2017 3:47:03 GMT
That's the beauty of a forum bobbatt. There's a good chance someone else has run into it before!
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